James M. McGreevy,
MD, FACS

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minimum.

60 4.8
out of
5
Patient Rating

Languages Spoken: English,
Italian,
Latin

Dr. McGreevy trained as a traditional general surgeon and enjoyed a clinical career rich in varied operative experiences, including, aortic aneurysm repair, carotid endartectomy, portal venous shunts, esophagectomy, gastrectomy, pancreatricoduodenectomy, trauma and minimally invasive surgery. He has served as the General Surgery Program Director at the University of Utah from 1985 until 2009; and as Chief of Surgery at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center from 2009 until 2013. He has a 21 year military career in the US Air Force Reserve, highlighted by four deployments (Desert Storm, 1991; OIF/Kuwait, 2001; OIF/Iraq, 2005-2006 & 2007-2008), retiring in 2011 with the rank of Colonel and Chief Flight Surgeon with 996 military flight hours, almost all of them logged in the F-16. Currently, he maintains an active general surgery practice at the University South Jordan Campus.

Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

UofU Patient
December 02, 2016Dr McGreevey is wonderful:)

UofU Patient
May 05, 2016Friendly, professional, clear explanations and not rushed at all. Could not be happier with the care I received.

UofU Patient
February 25, 2016I just love Dr. Mcgreevy! He is the best of the best in my book!

UofU Patient
February 25, 2016Dr. McGreevy is wonderful.

UofU Patient
July 21, 2015Excellent help to the patient, by both Doctor's. Very patient friendly, provided his cell number in case I had an emergency or needed to get in touch with him. Once surgery became the option it was scheduled the very next day. Listened to my concerns with medications and explained the process. Excellent representative of the University of Utah.

UofU Patient
June 12, 2015Dr McGreevy really cares, he has helped me so much through my diagnosis, and he has helped me with the effects from it to make me more comfortable. He is truly the "Greatest" doctor I will ever have. He made my journey through this disease much easier.

UofU Patient
May 05, 2015Excellent experience with Dr. McGreevy

UofU Patient
May 01, 2015Dr. McGreevy was the first really humane surgeon I ever met. I met him in 1984 and was very, very impressed.

UofU Patient
January 27, 2015They were on time - we are very happy with the service we recieved.

UofU Patient
December 11, 2014Excellent

UofU Patient
November 24, 2014Dr. McGreevy made me feel at ease the minute he walked in the room. I don't know that I've interacted with a nicer doctor - in any field. He was very descriptive in telling me about the surgery and possible complications. I felt like I was able to make an informed decision - and he really did leave the decision up to me.

UofU Patient
November 20, 2014He was fantastic. He took the time to look up my medical history before I got there and discussed everything with me and WE came up with a plan. He even helped me to know where to go next if the problem isn't what is suspected. It was a wonderful experience. I wish more doctors were like him.

UofU Patient
October 21, 2014He is the best

UofU Patient
October 17, 2014Could not ask for better care.

UofU Patient
October 15, 2014I'm unable to say anything negative about Dr McGreevy or his staff. The care I received was so good. I hated the findings but they made the best of a difficult situation and I am so grateful.

UofU Patient
October 08, 2014I had an immediate rapport with this doctor as soon as he entered the room. He encouraged me to call him whenever I needed to. That is the first time that a doctor has informed me that he could be called at any time. His knowledge of my case was very impressive for it demonstrated his fantastic memory. All I can say is: Wow!!! I am so grateful that he is my doctor. I have complete confidence in him.

UofU Patient
October 07, 2014All personal Ã­s very sweet

UofU Patient
September 25, 2014This gentleman goes out of his way to make a patient feel comfortable, important, listened to, and confident that his (the doctor's) recommendations are likely to be the best the patient could find.

UofU Patient
September 23, 2014very good experience

UofU Patient
September 02, 2014at every aspect of my visit, the Huntsman team delivered the highest degree of professionalism, communication, empathy and service. The team's experience gave me a conservative treatment in lieu of an unnecessary surgery for which I'm thankful for

UofU Patient
August 13, 2014Really appreciated Dr. McGreevy's caring way. He spoke very directly to us about the problems and what we could expect. We seemed to really connect with him.

UofU Patient
July 29, 2014I felt very safe and protected by ALL the staff that helped me

UofU Patient
July 16, 2014Dr. McGreevy was excellent in both his professionalism, and demeanor in dealing with me. I have dealt with many surgeons in my professional career as a nurse, and as a patient who has had numerous surgeries, and would rate his efficiciency and bedside manner in dealing with patients in the top 5%.

UofU Patient
July 14, 2014Being diagnosed with cancer has always been one of the most dreaded and horrifying prospects I could imagine. When it happened, I was so fortunate that Dr Mc Greevy became my surgeon. I don't know how I could have made it through the process without him. He was much more than an excellent surgeon. He was a very important source of strength, hope, and support for my husband and for me. We will be eternally grateful to him. Healing from surgery has been surprisingly easy and I believe I am on my way to a full recovery.

UofU Patient
July 01, 2014Execellant staff

UofU Patient
June 28, 2014The physician was very caring and knowledgeable. He managed to assuage my anxiety and I left the visit feeling hopeful. I am confident that he will provide the best possible care and that I will have a good outcome. Thanks!

UofU Patient
June 05, 2014He is the "Best" Doctor I ever had, he really cares about his patients

UofU Patient
May 07, 2014Excellent

UofU Patient
April 30, 2014he was wonderful much better than the Dr. that did the surgery.

UofU Patient
April 21, 2014Dr. McGreevy supplied his cell phone number so that I could reach him regarding questions/concerns. This is an unusual gesture from a doctor! Thanks very much.

UofU Patient
April 01, 2014While I'm not sure I agreed with the surgeon on what could be wrong, I understand that surgery is our last option, and I am totally willing to make attempts to avoid surgery. Just difficult to have to wait for a few weeks in pain.

UofU Patient
February 10, 2014All in all I was very happy with the visit, the doctor and the rest of the staff. My husband and I were a bit anxious before the appointment but Dr.McGreevy answered all of my and my husbands questions with etiquette and knowledge. I feel very safe in his and the staff's care.

UofU Patient
December 27, 2013I'm very confident that Dr. McGreevy will help me going through this cancer.

UofU Patient
October 20, 2013It is always nice when you feel like you matter and not just the next patient on the list. I felt very comfortable and felt like the Doctor cared about my medical needs.

UofU Patient
August 27, 2013Dr. McGreavy was great! He is attentive, knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner.

UofU Patient
August 05, 2013He was efficient and seemed knowledgeable. A little bit of a whirl wind experience.

UofU Patient
July 16, 2013I gave the front desk the intensive medical history-didn't seem like the doctor had seen it judging from the questions he asked me.

UofU Patient
June 03, 2013Dr McGreevy is the "best" doctor around

UofU Patient
April 16, 2013Made me feel comfortable. Was very caring and understanding.

UofU Patient
April 16, 2013You are the best!

UofU Patient
March 19, 2013We came here because of treatment you provided to friends of ours. After listening to their experiences there simply was no other choice that we would have considered.

UofU Patient
February 19, 2013In my opinion, Dr. McGreevey is the best of the best!

UofU Patient
February 12, 2013Doctor and Nurses where GREAT

UofU Patient
December 26, 2012very down to earth and compassionate.

UofU Patient
December 24, 2012They were all outstanding and made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I would highly recommend the Huntsman Center.

UofU Patient
November 19, 2012good

UofU Patient
October 31, 2012Deffently recommend to friends and family

UofU Patient
October 24, 2012I left the appointment with a sense that my needs were being met, and that I could contact anyone, anytime if I had additional questions or concerns. Those are concerns every patient has at the beginning of treatment.

UofU Patient
October 10, 2012Nothing but great and friendly

UofU Patient
July 31, 2012Just the very best!

UofU Patient
July 09, 2012very good

UofU Patient
June 28, 2012Very, very impressed with Dr. McGreevy! He did not rush the appointment and gave me all the attention as if I was his only patient. I have never had a doctor that even can close to him in the high quality of care he gave me. My husband was unable to attend so Dr. McGreevy gave me his cell number. He did this so if I had any more questions or if my husband had any questions or wanting help understanding his plan for tests and treatment. I have already referred others to Dr. McGreevy!!!

UofU Patient
June 11, 2012Best experience I've had with a doctor, has always made me feel better even when giving me bad news.

UofU Patient
February 11, 2012In my opinion Dr. McGreevy is the best of the best!

UofU Patient
February 04, 2012I was treated very well

UofU Patient
January 14, 2012I have never met a general surgeon who is as kind as Dr. McGreevy.

UofU Patient
January 07, 2012everyone was very caring and kind.

My undergradate degree from Saint John's University (Minnesota) was a broadly-distributed selection of coursework, known then as a liberal arts education. This scientific and philosophical education was a continuation of my four year high school coursework in the same Benedictine Tradition which started at Saint Meinrad Archabbey. After a traditional medical school education at the University of Pittsburgh, I entered the General and Thoracic Surgery Residency under Dr. Henry T. Bahnson. This superb clinical residency allowed me to take a two year break after three clinical years to study gastrointestinal physiology as it relates to surgical disease of the upper alimentary tract at the University of Utah under Dr. Frank G. Moody. This intensive exposure to gastric mucosal barrier function in an ex-vivo, perfused gastric preparation was continued when I returned to Pittsburgh to finish my clinical residency. For three years, I worked in the lab of Dr. Stanley Schultz and Dr. Ray Frizzell using the Ussing Chamber Method to study gastric mucosal surface cell function. After completion of the residency at Pittsburgh, Dr. Moody hired me as an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah, where I continued the Ussing Chamber work for about 5 years until I abandoned basic science reasearch for patient care and education.

I am currently working on the production of a low-cost, high-fidelity simulator for abdominal surgical procedures. With the help of Dr. Rick Feins at the University of North Carolina, I have been using a heart-lung machine to perfuse an explanted abdominal organ block harvested from large animals used for other research purposes, after euthanasia. After creating a sternotomy, I cannulate the thoracic aorta and vena cava via the right atrium, and perfuse the abdominal organs with oxygenated blood. The living tissue is available for students and residents to gain competence in basic abdominal procedures before participating in clinical surgery in human patients.

Academic Locations

School of Medicine

801-581-4488

30 N 1900 EGeneral Surgery, 3B324Salt Lake City,
UT
84132

Board Certification and Academic Information

Academic Departments

Surgery
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Professor

Academic Divisions

General Surgery

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery (Sub: General Surgery)National Board of Medical Examiners